THESSALONIKI - VOLOS

Flights to are available by many airlines from various parts of Europe. There are direct flights to Thessaloniki from London, Milan, Munich, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Dusseldorf, Amsterdam, Zurich, Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Belgrade, Larnaca, Istanbul and Bucharest. During summer months there are also many charter flights, especially from in Germany and UK.

Volos is about 210 km south of Thessaloniki. It is served by rail and road links.

Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport to the Railway Station or to the Central Bus Station:

1. By Urban Bus The airport is served by a 24-hour bus service from Thessaloniki Urban Transport Organization. On arrival at the International Airport Terminal of Thessaloniki you can use the bus Line 78 (or Line 78N during night hours), route Airport - KTEL /central bus station, which goes directly to the center. Tickets can be purchased from the Thessaloniki Urban Transport Organization (OASTH) desk 07.00 – 21.00 (cost 0.80 €), or from the automatic vendors inside the bus (cost 0.90 €).

Timetable: Line No 78 05:30, 06:00,06:30, 07:00,07:30, 08:00,08:30, 09:15,09:45, 10:15,10:45, 11:30, 12:00,12:30, 13:00,13:45, 14:15,14:45, 15:30, 16:00,16:30, 17:00,17:45, 18:30, 19:00,19:30, 20:00,20:30, 21:00,21:30, 22:00 Line No 78N 22:30, 23:00, 23:30, 00:00, 00:30, 01:00, 01:30, 02:00, 02:30, 03:00, 03:30, 04:00, 04:30

Time to reach the Bus Station: 40-55 minutes, depending on city traffic. For more information please visit: www.oasth.gr For bus route maps: http://www.oasth.gr/tools/routeGMap_eng.php

2. By Taxi The cars are easily recognized because they are all blue and white with illuminated sign marked "TAXI" on top. The cost to the bus station should be about 20-25 €.

Reaching Volos by bus

Timetable information and on line booking can be found at www.ktelvolou.gr (on line booking). email: [email protected]

Bus Timetable from Thessaloniki to Volos: 8:15, 11:00, 13:15, 15:15, 17:15, 19:15, 21:15, 23:00 Bus Timetable from Volos to Thessaloniki: 5:45, 08:00, 10:15, 12:15, 14:15, 16:15, 18:15, 20:30

Ticket Price: one way 18.40 €, return 32.0 €

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Reaching Volos by Train (through )

Ticket prices: 15 € - 23 €. Timetable information can be found at www.trainose.gr

LINE THESSALONIKI – VOLOS VIA LARISSA Departure Time Arrival Time Departure Time Arrival Time (Thessaloniki) (Larissa) (Larissa) (Volos) 05:13 (train 51) 06:33 06:37 (train 1572) 07:25 05:37 (train 1591) 07:12 08:37 (train 1574) 09:25 06:40 (train 1593) 08:15 08:37 (train 1574) 09:25 07:04 (train 53) 08:26 08:37 (train 1574) 09:25 08:00 (train 1595) 09:35 11:30 (train 1576) 12:18 09:20 (train 1597) 10:55 11:30 (train 1576) 12:18 10:04 (train 55) 11:26 11:30 (train 1576) 12:18 10:22 (train 1599) 11:59 14:30 (train 1578) 15:18 12:58 (train 2591) 14:33 16:30 (train 2570) 17:18 14:25 (train 2593) 16:00 16:30 (train 2570) 17:18 15:04 (train 59) 16:26 16:30 (train 2570) 17:18 15:37 (train 2595) 17:12 18:30 (train 2572) 19:18 16:17 (train 591) 18:01 18:30 (train 2572) 19:18 17:14 (train 2597) 18:49 20:18 (train 2574) 21:06 18:04 (train 61) 19:26 20:18 (train 2574) 21:06 18:37 (train 2599) 20:12 20:18 (train 2574) 21:06 20:45 (train 3591) 22:20 22:30 (train 2576) 23:18 23:00 (train 501) 00:43 04:37 (train 1570) 05:25

Reaching Volos by rent car

It takes about 2.5 hours by car to reach Volos from Thessaloniki International Airport.

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Getting from the Bus Station or Train Station to the Hotels in Volos  The easiest way is a taxi (cost about 4-5 €)  It is possible to walk. All hotels are within walking distance (10-20 min).

1. Bus station 2. Train Station 3. Hotel Domotel Xenia 4. Hotel Volos Palace 5. Hotel Philippos 6. Hotel Nefeli 7. Hotel Park 8. Hotel Alexandros

Volos map

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